The Derrick, March 2, 2009: Benjamin H. Adams, Chestnut Street, Franklin Judy L. Case, New Bethlehem Doris M. Cooper, Cooperstown Mary M. Felmlee, formerly of Hill City Road, Seneca Iva Irene Ferringer, Bully Hill, Franklin RD Jack D. Graham, Kennerdell Robert F. Gruener, Emlenton Gregory Eugene Meehan, 116 Hone Ave., Oil City Wayne L. Minich Sr., Brookville Bethel Smith Welton Moore, Grove City Louis L. Parisse, Sugar Creek Station, formerly of 95 Beech Drive, Franklin Florence M. Reither, 2233 Mercer Road, Stoneboro William D. Spence, Rouseville Road, Pleasantville, Benjamin H. Adams, 64, of Chestnut Street, Franklin, formerly of Emlenton, died unexpectedly of natural causes early Friday morning, Feb. 27, 2009, at his residence. Born Aug. 29, 1944, in Oak Ridge, he was the son of James and Ruby Adams Galbraith. Mr. Adams was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Franklin area schools. He worked most of his life as a self-employed carpenter in Venango County. He was a member of the Big Bend United Methodist Church. Mr. Adams enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving are two children, Jeff Adams and his companion, Jodi, of Knox and Dawn Fletcher and her husband, Daniel, of Emlenton, and their mother, Mr. Adams' former wife, Linda Adams Gerstner of Emlenton. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Nick Adams, Morgan Adams, Cassidy Black , and Michael, Blaine, Dustin, and Johnathon Fletcher. Survivors also include a brother, James Galbraith; and five sisters, Peg Klepher, Mary Ann Neiswonger, Betty Gladd, Rose Kingsley, and Kay Gallagher; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Adams was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin H. Adams II. Service details will be announced at a later date. Interment will take place at Big Bend Cemetery, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Big Bend Cemetery Association, 333 Highlands Road, Emlenton, 16373. Hile Funeral Home of Emlenton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com. Judy L. Case, 71, of New Bethlehem, died Saturday evening, Feb. 28, 2009, at her home following a sudden illness. A complete obituary will appear Tuesday in The Derrick. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. Doris M. Cooper, 79, of Cooperstown, died peacefully at 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Country Acres Personal Care Home, where she had been a resident since Jan. 16. Born Oct. 3, 1929, in Steuben Township, Crawford County, she was the daughter of the late Stephen G. Hopkins and Alice Proper Hopkins. She graduated from Titusville High School in 1947. She was married Aug. 1, 1948, in Chapmanville to Lloyd R. Cooper, who preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1999. Mrs. Cooper was a member of Chapmanville Community Church and Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary. She sold Christmas wreaths in the area for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing solitaire and doing word search puzzles. Survivors include three sons, Raymond L. Cooper and his wife, Jane, of Cooperstown, James H. Cooper and his wife, Trudy, of Meadville and William J. Cooper and his wife, Debra, of Meadville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Hopkins and his wife, Eleanor, of Titusville and Robert Hopkins and his wife, Martha, of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are Sue Rosenberg of Titusville and David Wilson of Stafford, Va., both of whom had a special relationship with Mrs. Cooper. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Hopkins. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Chapmanville Community Church pastor Glen Van Cise officiating. Interment will be in Sunville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, Chapmanville Community Church, 1043 Leboeuf Trail Road, Titusville, Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 206 Noel Road, Titusville, or the charity of one's choice. Mary M. Felmlee, 88, formerly of Hill City Road, Seneca, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Westbury United Methodist Community in Meadville. Born Feb. 23, 1921, in Reno, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Pearle McClure Hendren. Mrs. Felmlee was a 1939 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. She had owned and operated the Tippery Red & White Store. Mrs. Felmlee enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint. She was married Dec. 26, 1970, to Chester B. Felmlee, who preceded her in death Dec. 10, 2002. Surviving are a sister, Nina Bell and husband, Kenneth, of Meadville; two grandchildren, David Felmlee and wife, Donna, and Jeffrey Felmlee; four great-grandchildren, Brad Felmlee, Jason Felmlee and wife, Stacie, Jarrod Felmlee and wife, Emily, and Jonathan Felmlee; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Cloud Hendren and Thomas Cloud Hendren; and two sisters, Blanche Feeney and Lyda Blauser. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Wesbury United Methodist Community, 313 N. Park Ave., Meadville, 16335. Iva Irene Ferringer, 91 a lifelong resident of Bully Hill, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born April 5, 1917, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Calvin and Cora Rupert Ferringer. She attended the Graham School on Bully Hill. Miss Ferringer was employed at the General Manifold Printing Company and Arnold Graphic Inc., from which she retired. She joined the East Grove United Methodist Church in 1945 and was a very loyal member. She was the church historian and membership secretary. She was well respected for her keen memory of local and church history. She enjoyed being outdoors in her flower gardens. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Chris Ferringer of Franklin; two nephews, Jack Ferringer and his wife, Penny, of Wallaceville and Joe Ferringer and his wife, Loretta, of Franklin; two nieces Judy Killham and her husband, Bill, of Pasadena, Md., and Sara Jean Ferringer of Los Angles, Calif.; great-nephews and great-nieces, Jackson Ferringer, Rebecca Ferringer, Julie Deuschle, Conner Killham; and a lifelong best friend, Mirian Weaver of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Ronald, Clyde, Leonard and George Ferringer. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the East Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lea A. Guiney, pastor, officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the building fund of the East Grove United Methodist Church, 1167 Belmar Road, Franklin, 16323, or to a charity of ones choice. Jack D. Graham, 86, of Kennerdell, passed away at 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at home after an extended illness. Born Feb. 27, 1923, in Grove City, he was the son of Frank Graham and Amanda Van Dyke Graham. Mr. Graham received his education in Harrisville. Mr. Graham was a WWII Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army with the 3rd Armored Division. He fought in the Battle of the Budge and in the Invasion of Normandy Beach. Mr. Graham retired from the Cooper Bessemer in Grove City, where he was a chipper. Before his employment at Cooper Bessemer, he was a heavy equipment operator for Winger Coal Company in Mercer and for Buckeye Coal Company in Jackson Center. Mr. Graham enjoyed tractors and loved being outside and gardening. He also enjoyed visiting his camp in Marienville, liked to watch boxing on television and loved the company of his friends and family. He was affiliated with Rankin Chapel Church. He was married Nov. 22, 1967, to Nancy Boyer Graham, who survives. They were married 41 years. He is also survived by four children, Bonnie M. Kern and husband, Lee, of Sandy Lake, Donald G. Graham of Penn Hills, Penny L Graham of Kennerdell and Jackie McFeaters and husband, Shawn, of Kennerdell. Survivors also include a brother William C. Graham and his wife, Henrietta, of Grove City; three grandchildren, Michele Redfoot and husband, Gerald, of Sandy Lake, Mindy Sarver and husband, Mark, of Friedens, and Marci Custer and husband, Mark, of Sandy Lake; and six great-grandchildren: Gretchen and Emily Redfoot, Brandon and Tanner Sarver, and Brianna and Kyleigh Custer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Eric J. Graham, on June 2, 1998; four brothers, Arthur "Ted" E. Graham, Charles "Bud" Graham, James T. Graham and Harold L. Graham; and three sisters, Francis Borell, Lois Mong and Blanche Bruce. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with pastor Lola Turnbull of the Rankin Chapel Church officiating. A graveside service honoring Mr. Graham's military service will follow at the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to Kirtland Cancer Foundation, 1339 Liberty Street, Franklin, 16323, or to Venango County Visiting Nurses Hospice Care, 491 Allegheny Blvd, Franklin. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Robert F. Gruener, 86, of Emlenton, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 3, 1922, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Joseph and Hilda Gruener. He attended Perrysville High School on the North Side. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. He enlisted and went off to fight along with his two older brothers. All returned safely. When he returned home from the war, he began dating Dolores Roth, whom he had known from their days at Perrysville High School. They were married April 16, 1947. He studied to become a welder and began working on Neville Island, before an illness forced him to abandon his welding career. After working briefly at several jobs, he found his niche at Keystone Oaks School District, where he worked for many years maintaining the school buildings and the football stadium both inside and out. He was an avid golfer, loved the Allegheny River, and settled into a small cottage there after retiring from Keystone Oaks. His very first golf outing was at Foxburg in the summer of 1962. He picked up the game very quickly and was soon in demand as a partner for several golf outings in the Pittsburgh area. He never gave up his love for golf, and as recently as last week was complaining about the weather because he couldn't wait to get out there and hit a few. In his early years, he was an active hunter and was quite proud of a newspaper clipping that showed him with a huge bear he shot when he was 19. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Dolores Gruener; two children, Robert L. Gruener and Kathy (Lee) Fierst; four grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Gruener, Jessica (Andy) Manucy, Stacy (Gary) Hawranko, and Stephanie (Doug) Johnston; seven great-grandchildren, Addison Gruener, Owen Gruener, Joseph Alcorn, Avery Hawranko, Sydney Hawranko, Olivia Johnston and Alyssa Johnston; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Harry and Joseph Gruener. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Church in Emlenton with the Rev. Jan Olowin, church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton. Information, directions, and condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com. Gregory Eugene Meehan, 33, of 116 Hone Ave., Oil City, died unexpectedly Friday evening, Feb. 27, 2009. Born Feb. 18, 1976, in Oil City, he was a son of Leroy Meehan and Judith Frantz Meehan. Mr. Meehan attended the Oil City schools. He worked at K.B. Pizza in Franklin as a quality assurance manager. Mr. Meehan loved his family and life. He enjoyed spending time with his boys outdoors, fishing and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancée, Molly Lehnortt and their two sons, Austin and Conner; his daughter, Kaitlyn; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Knight officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Wayne L. Minich Sr., 87, of Brookville, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Brookville. Born May 24, 1921, in North Freedom, Ringgold Township, Jefferson County, he was a son of Conrad LeRoy Minich and Estella Boddorf Minich. Mr. Minich was a community leader for many years, beginning in 1946. He served for 18 years as superintendent of the Jefferson County Home. He also served as civil defense director for the county, as justice of the peace for 12 years, and as a Jefferson County commissioner in 1964. He retired as a millwright/carpenter in Construction Local 2235 of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, the Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. of Brookville, American Legion Post 102 of Brookville, VFW Post 204 of Brookville and the Brookville Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 983. He was married Nov. 26, 1942, in Tarentum, to the former Esther Evenelle Atkinson, who preceded him in death June 22, 1996. Surviving are a son, Wayne L. Minich Jr. and his wife, Marjorie, of Brookville; a daughter, Arlene M. Snyder and her husband, Kenneth, of Brookville; a sister and her husband, Verna and A.K. Reitz of Mayport; and two brothers and their wives, Glenn and Delores Minich of Home, and Clyde and Joanne Minich of Clarion. Survivors also include two half-brothers, R. K. Ames of Brookville and Lewis Ames and his wife, Kathy, of Florida; and two sisters-in-law, Jane Minich of Fairmount City and Nora Jane Minich of North Freedom. Also surviving are four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Grail Minich; and two brothers, John Darl Minich and Conrad "Jigs" Minich. Friends were received Sunday in the McKinney Funeral Home of Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, Evans Street, Brookville, with the Rev. John L. Miller officiating. Interment will be in the North Freedom United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ringgold Township, Jefferson County. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, Evans Street, Brookville, 15825. Bethel Smith Welton Moore, 89, of Grove City, went to be with Jesus at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, Mercer County, following an 11-month illness. >From 1983 to 2005, she had resided in Tucson, Ariz. Born Nov. 19, 1919, in Sligo, she was a daughter of John Orville Smith and Hilda Vay Fox Smith. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker. She retired from Peoples Natural Gas Co., where she was a secretary. She previously worked in the catalog department at JC Penney, Grove City, and during World War II, worked at Cooper Bessemer. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Grove City. She enjoyed traveling, flowers, spending time with family and friends and volunteering in Christian Service. She was married Nov. 19, 1945, to John W. Welton, who preceded her in death March 7, 1981. She married Paul Roger Moore on March 26, 1983, and he preceded her in death July 30, 2005. Surviving are four children, Fred Welton and his wife, Ruthi, of Grove City, Marilyn Bell and her husband, Paul, of Oil City, Stan Welton and his wife, Gloria, of Oil City, and Gary Welton and his wife, Gaye, of Grove City. Survivors also include eight grandsons, Fred Welton, Chad, Kevin and Adam Bell, Bud and Frank Welton, and Andrew and Ben Welton; nine great-grandchildren; and two step-children, Paul R. Moore Jr. of North Carolina and Beverly Ulrich of Georgia, and their extended families. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Smith Shellenberger; and a step-daughter, Janet Cillitto. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David L. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grove City, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Woodland Place, 745 Greenville Road, Mercer, 16137. Louis L. Parisse, 86, a former resident of 95 Beech Drive, Franklin, a resident of Sugar Creek Station since Oct. 1, 2008, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Sugar Creek Station. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Florence M. Reither, 94, of 2233 Mercer Road, Stoneboro, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in White Cliff Nursing Home. Born Aug. 18, 1914, in Coraopolis, she was a daughter of Christian H. and Cora B. Cunningham Piel. She was a graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School. In her early years she worked at the former Vengold Dairy of Sandy Lake and at the Sandy Lake Diner. She was a member of the Stoneboro United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the RTS (Ready to Serve) class. Mrs. Reither was a long time member of the Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Company ladies auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star, Stoneboro Chapter #110. Most of all, she was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was well known for her cooking skills and she enjoyed gardening. She was married Nov. 7, 1941, to Frank Reither, who preceded her in death May 8, 1986. Surviving are two sons, Frank J. Reither of Stoneboro and John R. Reither Sr. and wife, Marla, of Summerville, S.C.; two grandchildren, John R. Reither Jr. and wife, Suzanna, of Irmo, S.C., and Laura L. Marcotte and husband, Doug, of Worcester, Mass. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, David K. Reither; three sisters, Margaret Stanton, Ruth Wennagel and Dorothy Gildersleeve; and two brothers, Ralph H. Piel and Harry "Pete" Piel. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James G. Young, pastor of Methodists United in Faith, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. William D. Spence, 85, of Rouseville Road, Pleasantville, died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at his residence. Born May 11, 1923, in Pleasantville, he was the son of the late Oliver F. and Anna M. Mook Spence. Mr. Spence graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1941. A veteran of World War II, he was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 7, 1943, in Erie. He served with the 584th Bomb Squadron 394th Bomb Group and received the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the European-African-Middle Easter Theater Service Medal. He was honorably discharged Dec. 28, 1945. He was formerly employed by Northern Ordinance, Quaker State and retired from Penelec in 1987, where he worked as a storeroom attendant. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and making maple syrup. He was married Nov. 23, 1949, in Pleasantville, to the former Anna Mika, who survives. Survivors also include four children, Stanley W. Spence of Leesburg, Va., Mark O. Spence and his wife, Robin, of North Tonawanda N.Y., Sally Spence of Reston, Va., and Joseph E. Spence and his wife, Lori, of Oil City ;six grandchildren; a brother, Carl M. Spence and his wife, Mary, of Pleasantville, a sister, Helen Wolf and her husband, David, of Glenview N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert D. Spence; and a sister, Martha Cordell.. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. D.G.Davis, III, pastor of St. Titus Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville. The family suggests memorial contribution can be made to the charity of one's choice.

Hi Sis, Here's the new list. We got up to 20 degrees today, doesn't look like this storm will hit us, seems too far east. Michele has 3 inches at her house in MD. Love, Sis The Derrick, March 2, 2009: Benjamin H. Adams, Chestnut Street, Franklin Judy L. Case, New Bethlehem Doris M. Cooper, Cooperstown Mary M. Felmlee, formerly of Hill City Road, Seneca Iva Irene Ferringer, Bully Hill, Franklin RD Jack D. Graham, Kennerdell Robert F. Gruener, Emlenton Gregory Eugene Meehan, 116 Hone Ave., Oil City Wayne L. Minich Sr., Brookville Bethel Smith Welton Moore, Grove City Louis L. Parisse, Sugar Creek Station, formerly of 95 Beech Drive, Franklin Florence M. Reither, 2233 Mercer Road, Stoneboro William D. Spence, Rouseville Road, Pleasantville, Benjamin H. Adams, 64, of Chestnut Street, Franklin, formerly of Emlenton, died unexpectedly of natural causes early Friday morning, Feb. 27, 2009, at his residence. Born Aug. 29, 1944, in Oak Ridge, he was the son of James and Ruby Adams Galbraith. Mr. Adams was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Franklin area schools. He worked most of his life as a self-employed carpenter in Venango County. He was a member of the Big Bend United Methodist Church. Mr. Adams enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving are two children, Jeff Adams and his companion, Jodi, of Knox and Dawn Fletcher and her husband, Daniel, of Emlenton, and their mother, Mr. Adams' former wife, Linda Adams Gerstner of Emlenton. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Nick Adams, Morgan Adams, Cassidy Black , and Michael, Blaine, Dustin, and Johnathon Fletcher. Survivors also include a brother, James Galbraith; and five sisters, Peg Klepher, Mary Ann Neiswonger, Betty Gladd, Rose Kingsley, and Kay Gallagher; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Adams was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin H. Adams II. Service details will be announced at a later date. Interment will take place at Big Bend Cemetery, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Big Bend Cemetery Association, 333 Highlands Road, Emlenton, 16373. Hile Funeral Home of Emlenton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com. Judy L. Case, 71, of New Bethlehem, died Saturday evening, Feb. 28, 2009, at her home following a sudden illness. A complete obituary will appear Tuesday in The Derrick. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. Doris M. Cooper, 79, of Cooperstown, died peacefully at 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Country Acres Personal Care Home, where she had been a resident since Jan. 16. Born Oct. 3, 1929, in Steuben Township, Crawford County, she was the daughter of the late Stephen G. Hopkins and Alice Proper Hopkins. She graduated from Titusville High School in 1947. She was married Aug. 1, 1948, in Chapmanville to Lloyd R. Cooper, who preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1999. Mrs. Cooper was a member of Chapmanville Community Church and Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary. She sold Christmas wreaths in the area for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing solitaire and doing word search puzzles. Survivors include three sons, Raymond L. Cooper and his wife, Jane, of Cooperstown, James H. Cooper and his wife, Trudy, of Meadville and William J. Cooper and his wife, Debra, of Meadville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Hopkins and his wife, Eleanor, of Titusville and Robert Hopkins and his wife, Martha, of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are Sue Rosenberg of Titusville and David Wilson of Stafford, Va., both of whom had a special relationship with Mrs. Cooper. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Hopkins. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Chapmanville Community Church pastor Glen Van Cise officiating. Interment will be in Sunville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, Chapmanville Community Church, 1043 Leboeuf Trail Road, Titusville, Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 206 Noel Road, Titusville, or the charity of one's choice. Mary M. Felmlee, 88, formerly of Hill City Road, Seneca, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Westbury United Methodist Community in Meadville. Born Feb. 23, 1921, in Reno, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Pearle McClure Hendren. Mrs. Felmlee was a 1939 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. She had owned and operated the Tippery Red & White Store. Mrs. Felmlee enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint. She was married Dec. 26, 1970, to Chester B. Felmlee, who preceded her in death Dec. 10, 2002. Surviving are a sister, Nina Bell and husband, Kenneth, of Meadville; two grandchildren, David Felmlee and wife, Donna, and Jeffrey Felmlee; four great-grandchildren, Brad Felmlee, Jason Felmlee and wife, Stacie, Jarrod Felmlee and wife, Emily, and Jonathan Felmlee; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Cloud Hendren and Thomas Cloud Hendren; and two sisters, Blanche Feeney and Lyda Blauser. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Wesbury United Methodist Community, 313 N. Park Ave., Meadville, 16335. Iva Irene Ferringer, 91 a lifelong resident of Bully Hill, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born April 5, 1917, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Calvin and Cora Rupert Ferringer. She attended the Graham School on Bully Hill. Miss Ferringer was employed at the General Manifold Printing Company and Arnold Graphic Inc., from which she retired. She joined the East Grove United Methodist Church in 1945 and was a very loyal member. She was the church historian and membership secretary. She was well respected for her keen memory of local and church history. She enjoyed being outdoors in her flower gardens. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Chris Ferringer of Franklin; two nephews, Jack Ferringer and his wife, Penny, of Wallaceville and Joe Ferringer and his wife, Loretta, of Franklin; two nieces Judy Killham and her husband, Bill, of Pasadena, Md., and Sara Jean Ferringer of Los Angles, Calif.; great-nephews and great-nieces, Jackson Ferringer, Rebecca Ferringer, Julie Deuschle, Conner Killham; and a lifelong best friend, Mirian Weaver of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Ronald, Clyde, Leonard and George Ferringer. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the East Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lea A. Guiney, pastor, officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the building fund of the East Grove United Methodist Church, 1167 Belmar Road, Franklin, 16323, or to a charity of ones choice. Jack D. Graham, 86, of Kennerdell, passed away at 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at home after an extended illness. Born Feb. 27, 1923, in Grove City, he was the son of Frank Graham and Amanda Van Dyke Graham. Mr. Graham received his education in Harrisville. Mr. Graham was a WWII Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army with the 3rd Armored Division. He fought in the Battle of the Budge and in the Invasion of Normandy Beach. Mr. Graham retired from the Cooper Bessemer in Grove City, where he was a chipper. Before his employment at Cooper Bessemer, he was a heavy equipment operator for Winger Coal Company in Mercer and for Buckeye Coal Company in Jackson Center. Mr. Graham enjoyed tractors and loved being outside and gardening. He also enjoyed visiting his camp in Marienville, liked to watch boxing on television and loved the company of his friends and family. He was affiliated with Rankin Chapel Church. He was married Nov. 22, 1967, to Nancy Boyer Graham, who survives. They were married 41 years. He is also survived by four children, Bonnie M. Kern and husband, Lee, of Sandy Lake, Donald G. Graham of Penn Hills, Penny L Graham of Kennerdell and Jackie McFeaters and husband, Shawn, of Kennerdell. Survivors also include a brother William C. Graham and his wife, Henrietta, of Grove City; three grandchildren, Michele Redfoot and husband, Gerald, of Sandy Lake, Mindy Sarver and husband, Mark, of Friedens, and Marci Custer and husband, Mark, of Sandy Lake; and six great-grandchildren: Gretchen and Emily Redfoot, Brandon and Tanner Sarver, and Brianna and Kyleigh Custer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Eric J. Graham, on June 2, 1998; four brothers, Arthur "Ted" E. Graham, Charles "Bud" Graham, James T. Graham and Harold L. Graham; and three sisters, Francis Borell, Lois Mong and Blanche Bruce. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with pastor Lola Turnbull of the Rankin Chapel Church officiating. A graveside service honoring Mr. Graham's military service will follow at the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to Kirtland Cancer Foundation, 1339 Liberty Street, Franklin, 16323, or to Venango County Visiting Nurses Hospice Care, 491 Allegheny Blvd, Franklin. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Robert F. Gruener, 86, of Emlenton, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 3, 1922, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Joseph and Hilda Gruener. He attended Perrysville High School on the North Side. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. He enlisted and went off to fight along with his two older brothers. All returned safely. When he returned home from the war, he began dating Dolores Roth, whom he had known from their days at Perrysville High School. They were married April 16, 1947. He studied to become a welder and began working on Neville Island, before an illness forced him to abandon his welding career. After working briefly at several jobs, he found his niche at Keystone Oaks School District, where he worked for many years maintaining the school buildings and the football stadium both inside and out. He was an avid golfer, loved the Allegheny River, and settled into a small cottage there after retiring from Keystone Oaks. His very first golf outing was at Foxburg in the summer of 1962. He picked up the game very quickly and was soon in demand as a partner for several golf outings in the Pittsburgh area. He never gave up his love for golf, and as recently as last week was complaining about the weather because he couldn't wait to get out there and hit a few. In his early years, he was an active hunter and was quite proud of a newspaper clipping that showed him with a huge bear he shot when he was 19. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Dolores Gruener; two children, Robert L. Gruener and Kathy (Lee) Fierst; four grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Gruener, Jessica (Andy) Manucy, Stacy (Gary) Hawranko, and Stephanie (Doug) Johnston; seven great-grandchildren, Addison Gruener, Owen Gruener, Joseph Alcorn, Avery Hawranko, Sydney Hawranko, Olivia Johnston and Alyssa Johnston; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Harry and Joseph Gruener. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Church in Emlenton with the Rev. Jan Olowin, church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton. Information, directions, and condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com. Gregory Eugene Meehan, 33, of 116 Hone Ave., Oil City, died unexpectedly Friday evening, Feb. 27, 2009. Born Feb. 18, 1976, in Oil City, he was a son of Leroy Meehan and Judith Frantz Meehan. Mr. Meehan attended the Oil City schools. He worked at K.B. Pizza in Franklin as a quality assurance manager. Mr. Meehan loved his family and life. He enjoyed spending time with his boys outdoors, fishing and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancée, Molly Lehnortt and their two sons, Austin and Conner; his daughter, Kaitlyn; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Knight officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Wayne L. Minich Sr., 87, of Brookville, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Brookville. Born May 24, 1921, in North Freedom, Ringgold Township, Jefferson County, he was a son of Conrad LeRoy Minich and Estella Boddorf Minich. Mr. Minich was a community leader for many years, beginning in 1946. He served for 18 years as superintendent of the Jefferson County Home. He also served as civil defense director for the county, as justice of the peace for 12 years, and as a Jefferson County commissioner in 1964. He retired as a millwright/carpenter in Construction Local 2235 of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, the Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. of Brookville, American Legion Post 102 of Brookville, VFW Post 204 of Brookville and the Brookville Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 983. He was married Nov. 26, 1942, in Tarentum, to the former Esther Evenelle Atkinson, who preceded him in death June 22, 1996. Surviving are a son, Wayne L. Minich Jr. and his wife, Marjorie, of Brookville; a daughter, Arlene M. Snyder and her husband, Kenneth, of Brookville; a sister and her husband, Verna and A.K. Reitz of Mayport; and two brothers and their wives, Glenn and Delores Minich of Home, and Clyde and Joanne Minich of Clarion. Survivors also include two half-brothers, R. K. Ames of Brookville and Lewis Ames and his wife, Kathy, of Florida; and two sisters-in-law, Jane Minich of Fairmount City and Nora Jane Minich of North Freedom. Also surviving are four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Grail Minich; and two brothers, John Darl Minich and Conrad "Jigs" Minich. Friends were received Sunday in the McKinney Funeral Home of Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, Evans Street, Brookville, with the Rev. John L. Miller officiating. Interment will be in the North Freedom United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ringgold Township, Jefferson County. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, Evans Street, Brookville, 15825. Bethel Smith Welton Moore, 89, of Grove City, went to be with Jesus at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Woodland Place, Coolspring Township, Mercer County, following an 11-month illness. >From 1983 to 2005, she had resided in Tucson, Ariz. Born Nov. 19, 1919, in Sligo, she was a daughter of John Orville Smith and Hilda Vay Fox Smith. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker. She retired from Peoples Natural Gas Co., where she was a secretary. She previously worked in the catalog department at JC Penney, Grove City, and during World War II, worked at Cooper Bessemer. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Grove City. She enjoyed traveling, flowers, spending time with family and friends and volunteering in Christian Service. She was married Nov. 19, 1945, to John W. Welton, who preceded her in death March 7, 1981. She married Paul Roger Moore on March 26, 1983, and he preceded her in death July 30, 2005. Surviving are four children, Fred Welton and his wife, Ruthi, of Grove City, Marilyn Bell and her husband, Paul, of Oil City, Stan Welton and his wife, Gloria, of Oil City, and Gary Welton and his wife, Gaye, of Grove City. Survivors also include eight grandsons, Fred Welton, Chad, Kevin and Adam Bell, Bud and Frank Welton, and Andrew and Ben Welton; nine great-grandchildren; and two step-children, Paul R. Moore Jr. of North Carolina and Beverly Ulrich of Georgia, and their extended families. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Smith Shellenberger; and a step-daughter, Janet Cillitto. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David L. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grove City, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Woodland Place, 745 Greenville Road, Mercer, 16137. Louis L. Parisse, 86, a former resident of 95 Beech Drive, Franklin, a resident of Sugar Creek Station since Oct. 1, 2008, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Sugar Creek Station. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Florence M. Reither, 94, of 2233 Mercer Road, Stoneboro, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in White Cliff Nursing Home. Born Aug. 18, 1914, in Coraopolis, she was a daughter of Christian H. and Cora B. Cunningham Piel. She was a graduate of the former Sandy Lake High School. In her early years she worked at the former Vengold Dairy of Sandy Lake and at the Sandy Lake Diner. She was a member of the Stoneboro United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the RTS (Ready to Serve) class. Mrs. Reither was a long time member of the Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Company ladies auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star, Stoneboro Chapter #110. Most of all, she was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was well known for her cooking skills and she enjoyed gardening. She was married Nov. 7, 1941, to Frank Reither, who preceded her in death May 8, 1986. Surviving are two sons, Frank J. Reither of Stoneboro and John R. Reither Sr. and wife, Marla, of Summerville, S.C.; two grandchildren, John R. Reither Jr. and wife, Suzanna, of Irmo, S.C., and Laura L. Marcotte and husband, Doug, of Worcester, Mass. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, David K. Reither; three sisters, Margaret Stanton, Ruth Wennagel and Dorothy Gildersleeve; and two brothers, Ralph H. Piel and Harry "Pete" Piel. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James G. Young, pastor of Methodists United in Faith, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. William D. Spence, 85, of Rouseville Road, Pleasantville, died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at his residence. Born May 11, 1923, in Pleasantville, he was the son of the late Oliver F. and Anna M. Mook Spence. Mr. Spence graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1941. A veteran of World War II, he was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 7, 1943, in Erie. He served with the 584th Bomb Squadron 394th Bomb Group and received the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the European-African-Middle Easter Theater Service Medal. He was honorably discharged Dec. 28, 1945. He was formerly employed by Northern Ordinance, Quaker State and retired from Penelec in 1987, where he worked as a storeroom attendant. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and making maple syrup. He was married Nov. 23, 1949, in Pleasantville, to the former Anna Mika, who survives. Survivors also include four children, Stanley W. Spence of Leesburg, Va., Mark O. Spence and his wife, Robin, of North Tonawanda N.Y., Sally Spence of Reston, Va., and Joseph E. Spence and his wife, Lori, of Oil City ;six grandchildren; a brother, Carl M. Spence and his wife, Mary, of Pleasantville, a sister, Helen Wolf and her husband, David, of Glenview N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert D. Spence; and a sister, Martha Cordell.. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. D.G.Davis, III, pastor of St. Titus Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville. The family suggests memorial contribution can be made to the charity of one's choice. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACLARIO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message